Calcium (gesamt)
Acquire test
Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.
With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
Come by and let us prick your finger. We take blood from your fingertip and send your blood sample to a medical specialist laboratory at CaboLab or analyze it directly on site at CaboPoc. Please drink enough water beforehand (300ml).
Quick and reliable results
You will receive an email after a few minutes (CaboPoc) or a few days (CaboLab) and can collect and discuss your results with us or access them online yourself. The results are displayed with a traffic light. If the traffic light is red or yellow, you can, if you wish, share the results with us. We will then review the results and advise you on what you should ideally do next.
CaboCheck Benefits
Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu Calcium (gesamt)
What is the respective laboratory value?
Calcium is a vital mineral that is required for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, as well as for the function of muscles, nerves, and blood clotting. The laboratory value measures the concentration of calcium (total).
For whom is such a test to be considered?
A calcium test is recommended for: People with symptoms such as muscle cramps, numbness or tingling Persons with osteoporosis or other bone diseases Patients with chronic diseases such as kidney disease or hormonal disorders (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid) Persons suspected of electrolyte disorders or vitamin D deficiency
What is it used for?
The test serves to diagnose disorders in calcium metabolism, such as hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency) or hypercalcemia (excess calcium). These disorders can indicate diseases of the bones, kidneys or endocrine glands.
What can be inferred from that?
A low calcium level can be caused by vitamin D deficiency, kidney failure or underactive parathyroid gland and can lead to symptoms such as: Muscle cramps and tremors Numbness or tingling Heart rhythm disorders An elevated calcium level often indicates an overactive parathyroid gland, tumors or excessive intake of calcium supplements.
What is the ideal time for a test?
The test should be carried out if symptoms of a calcium imbalance are present or in chronic diseases that affect calcium metabolism.
Particularly interesting?
The concentration of calcium in the blood is regulated by vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and kidney function. A high or low calcium value should be evaluated in the context of other parameters such as phosphate and parathyroid hormone.